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A novelist struggling with writer’s block finds romance in a most unusual way: by creating a female character he thinks will love him, then willing her into existence.

“The Intouchables”

Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy

After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker.

“The Magic of Belle Isle”

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

“Beasts of the Southern Wild”

Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry

Faced with her father’s fading health and environmental changes that release an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy leaves her Delta-community home in search of her mother.

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“Hit and Run”

Starring: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell

Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlie’s former gang chase them on the road.

“Premium Rush”

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

“The Apparition”

Starring: Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan

A couple is haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.

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“Sparkle”

Starring: Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks

Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.

“ParaNorman”

Starring: Voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick

A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Also showing in 3D.

“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

“The Expendables 2”

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

“The Bourne Legacy”

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachael Weisz

An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.

“The Campaign”

Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis

In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

“Hope Springs”

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell

After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.

“Total Recall”

Starring: Colin Farrell, Bokeem Woodbine

A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall – a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led – goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”

Starring: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron

School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer?

“The Dark Knight Rises”

Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway

Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy. Also showing in IMAX theatres.

“Ice Age: Continental Drift”

Starring: Voices of Ray Romano and John Leguizamo

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift.

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“2016 Obama’s America”

A documentary that examines the question, “If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?”

“Hit and Run”

Starring: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell

Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. The feds and Charlie’s former gang chase them on the road.

“Premium Rush”

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon

In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

“The Apparition”

Starring: Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan

A couple is haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.

STILL SHOWING:

“Sparkle”

Starring: Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks

Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart.

“ParaNorman”

Starring: Voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick

A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Also showing in 3D.

“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

“The Expendables 2”

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

“The Bourne Legacy”

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachael Weisz

An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films.

“The Campaign”

Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis

In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

“Hope Springs”

Starring: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell

After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.

“Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D”

Starring: Travis Pastrana, Tommy Passemante

Travis Pastrana and his tight-knit, highly-skilled, adrenaline-addicted friends bring their impossible, ridiculous, insane and hysterical adventures to the big screen for the first time.

“Total Recall”

Starring: Colin Farrell, Bokeem Woodbine

A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall – a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led – goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”

Starring: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron

School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer?

“The Dark Knight Rises”

Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway

Eight years on, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

“Ice Age: Continental Drift”

Starring: Voices of Ray Romano and John Leguizamo

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift. Also showing in 3D.

“Brave”

Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

“Ted”

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis

As the result of a childhood wish, John Bennett’s teddy bear, Ted, came to life and has been by John’s side ever since – a friendship that’s tested when Lori, John’s girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.